General Manager for Ambassador Hotel
Coury Hospitality · Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area · 1 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Primary Job Duties
- Foster a culture aligned with Coury Hospitality’s Experience Curator philosophy.
- Lead with a people-first mindset, creating an environment where team members feel valued, empowered, and inspired.
- Champion exceptional guest service standards, ensuring every interaction reflects the brand’s commitment to meaningful hospitality.
- Personally engage in resolving guest concerns to transform challenges into loyalty-building opportunities.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate operations across Rooms Division, Sales, Engineering, Catering & Conference Services, Third-Party Vendors, and Food & Beverage.
- Ensure alignment and synergy between departments to achieve financial and service goals.
- Monitor operational performance and adjust strategies to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Oversee third-party vendor performance to ensure brand consistency and operational integrity.
- Partner with corporate leadership to develop and execute annual strategic goals and action plans.
- Collaborate with department leaders to align property objectives with overall company initiatives.
- Assist in developing and managing the annual operating and capital budgets.
- Drive profitability while maintaining Coury’s service and quality standards.
- Evaluate market trends, guest preferences, and competitive dynamics to position the hotel for sustained success.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop department leaders to build high-performing teams.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and transparent communication.
- Encourage community involvement and represent the hotel as a local ambassador.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for guests and team members.
- Lead hotel emergency response planning and safety initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Minimum five years of experience as a Director of Operations or Hotel Manager at a large four-star or four diamond, multi-outlet convention property.
- Proven oversight of both Food & Beverage and Rooms Division operations.
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field preferred.
- Demonstrated success in achieving strong financial performance and exceptional guest satisfaction scores.
- Coury Hospitality - Visionary leadership with a passion for hospitality and people development.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and communication skills.
- Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking ability.
- Sales and marketing understanding to support revenue growth initiatives.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
Physical Demands
- Able to remain mobile, walk and stand during entire shift.
- Able to lift up to 60l lbs.
- Able to work the majority of a shift outdoors in all-weather as the business dictates.
- Able to use a computer and sit for extended periods of time.
- Able to work a varied schedule including holidays, weekends, and nights as the Business dictates.